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Those are probably the saddest but most true words spoken of anyone who has lost a loved pet. I'm so sorry about Bertie. He was too young to be in such discomfort. I'm glad you were with him at the end. I hope you'll find peace in his memory.

I am so, so sorry. Your pain and sadness comes across in your post. It's so especially hard to lose them to such an illness, when they should have many more years ahead. I am sure he was greatly comforted by your being there, and as hard as it can be at the time, it is very comforting later to know you were there and have that memory. It is a final kindness based in great love, that we can do -- to have the courage to let them go so suffering doesn't continue, and to stand by them at that time and not leave, as they stood by us through so many ups and downs in our lives. You took the right path and I hope that brings comfort and peace as time passes and the loss isn't so raw.